Coronavirus has become the booster shot that telemedicine was waiting for in India

Coronavirus has become the booster shot that telemedicine was waiting for in India

India formally recognised the practice of telemedicine recently. With Covid-19 cases spreading across the country, face-to-face consultations can be risky for both patients and doctors. Under the circumstances, remote consultations over the phone or video calls can help patients access health care while also limiting their and doctors’ exposure to the disease.